Additional Credit Options
Correspondence Studies
Public school correspondence courses follow the Nova Scotia Public School Program curriculum and use textbooks and other resource materials from the Authorized Learning Resources.
Correspondence Study is independent study.
The course work is marked by certified teachers who understand the special needs and circumstances of students who study at home. Courses are not taught.
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Nova Scotia Virtual School Program (NSVS)
The Nova Scotia Virtual School provides online high school courses to students enrolled in public high schools in Nova Scotia. In general, an NSVS online course should be one of the four that a student would enroll in during a semester. Students must have space in their timetable to take an online course. Courses are taught by Nova Scotia certified teachers using both synchronous (when teacher and students are communicating in real-time through video conferencing or echat) and asynchronous (when students can complete activities independently) methods. NSVS teachers have office hours and students can log in to touch base with them individually. They can also instant message or email their online teacher at any time.
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Bedford & Forsyth Education Centre (BFEC)
BFEC invites high school learners, 16 years and older, including adults of any age, to a student centred high school model leading to completion of NS high school credits. BFEC is a self-referral school for students who can make the commitment to regular school attendance, positive course participation, and a safe and healthy learning environment.
There are on-going opportunities to register throughout the year. There are multiple starting points and you can commit to one course or several. All demonstrations of learning must be completed in class.
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Summer School
The purpose of the Halifax Regional School Board's Summer School Program is to provide an opportunity for students to complete course outcomes in specific subjects already taken during the current school year. The Summer School Program will allow students a focused program in Math Grades 10-12 and English Grades 10-12 and will enhance their skills and knowledge of the subject. The Summer School Program is intended to provide a creative, challenging, and appropriate learning environment for all students. The programs will offer students ongoing assessment and feedback directly aligned with the expected learning outcomes for their program and level.
To be eligible for a Summer School course, students enrolling will be required to have taken the course during the most recent school year.